COLOR CODE32500K - British Racing GreenFleet Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This is the quintessential deep green that defines the golden era of British motoring. Spanning from 1966 to 2000, this particular shade was a staple for industrial and commercial fleets that wanted to project a sense of heritage and reliability. Because this is a solid basecoat without any metallic flakes or pearl additives, it has a flat, business-like depth that looks sophisticated once you get the coverage right. If your vehicle has spent a few decades out in the sun, you will likely notice that the original paint has shifted toward a slightly lighter or milkier tone, so keep that in mind when you are filling in older chips.

Technical Details

Working with a solid color like this is generally more forgiving than a metallic, as you do not have to worry about the heavy silver particles settling unevenly or creating dark stripes in your finish. However, dark solid greens are notorious for showing every single swirl mark and piece of dust. Every layer you apply needs to be thin and even to prevent the color from looking too dark in some spots and too light in others. This paint has a high pigment load to cover the surface quickly, but that means it can become thick if you are not careful with your application.

Best Practices

You will usually find your identification plate on the driver side door jamb or stamped onto a metal tag on the firewall under the hood. Before you spray or dab Fleet British Racing Green (check for code 32500K), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the pigments are fully mixed. Always test the color on the included card to confirm the match before touching the car. Whether you are using a pen or a can, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling in one spot. Give each layer plenty of drying time in a covered garage or a patch of shade to ensure the finish sets hard and flat.